Occupational Therapist

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$2500 Sign-On Bonus!

Overview

When you join Reliant’s therapy team, you make a very real impact on the lives of the patients and residents we serve. As a leading rehab therapy provider for skilled nursing facilities (SNFs), Reliant therapists deliver necessary rehabilitation services for our most vulnerable population.

As a therapist at Reliant, you also have the opportunity to advance your career through our continuing education platform, climb our clinical ladder, and serve alongside colleagues who are leaders in their discipline. Our executive team started their careers as therapists, and we take great pride in promoting from within the company.

Why Reliant

• Largest independent rehab therapy provider to skilled nursing facilities and long‑term acute hospitals (LTACHs)
• Great corporate support
• Therapy company run by therapists with decades of experience
• Opportunities to grow as a therapist and as a leader in our industry
• 38+ states, ~850 buildings with many opportunities that fit various therapists’ needs in location, schedule, or development

Reliant Benefits May Include

• Competitive pay packages
• Medical, dental, vision, and company‑paid life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan with employer match
• PTO share program
• PTO buy‑back program
• Annual performance reviews
• Maternity support program
• Company‑sponsored continuing education courses
• Clinical leadership support
• Tuition loan repayment program
• Flexible schedules

Education / Experience

• Graduate of an ACOTE accredited school of occupational therapy

Computer Skills

• Computer literate and proficient in clinical documentation
• Basic internet navigation skills

Certificates and Licenses

• Valid certification from the National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)
• Valid occupational therapist state license (where applicable)

Responsibilities

Provide occupational therapy (OT) and related services for patients while maintaining positive interactions with facilities and clients in accordance with occupational therapy principles and Reliant Rehabilitation guidelines. Provide quality patient care including screening and evaluation, development of initial and ongoing treatment plans, discharge plans, supervision of assistants and rehab techs, and case management responsibilities. Maintain professional conduct that represents Reliant Rehabilitation’s commitment to quality and service in all interactions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Optimize patient functionality and skills by providing, directing, and/or overseeing occupational therapy
• Provide consultation and clinical supervision to COTAs
• Directly supervise COTAs and rehab techs in skilled tasks during group and individual treatment to promote efficient utilization of resources and facilitate clinical skill development
• Build a strong occupational therapy program
• Enhance clinical expertise, professional and management skills through interaction with managers, therapists, and other staff, self‑study, and continuing education activities
• Maintain valid state license and awareness of issues related to the profession and the health care environment
• Understand relevant payment models related to billing and treatment guidelines, and provide quality care within guidelines
• Be compliant with infection control procedures and environmental safety protocol within a facility
• Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend in English: instructions, correspondence, charts, memos, and reports

Qualifications

Complete job description available upon request.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care